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Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
  • Private
    4 year
  • 15.9K
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:16
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 6%
    Transfer Student Ratio
Founded in 1898, we’re renowned for our experiential learning model, high-impact research, deep partnerships, and worldwide reach. From day one, we’ve pursued innovative ways of teaching and research that place a premium on experience and engagement with the world. Today, our signature approach erases traditional boundaries, empowering not only students, but faculty, alumni, partners, and innovators to solve problems and pursue impact. We’ve created a one-of-a-kind global university system of 13 campuses, 49 alumni communities, and 3,500+ employer partners that forms a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive community.
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Overview

Founded 1898
Full-Time Undergraduate 15,891
Transfer Students 947
Programs 278 Programs
Courses 5,595 Courses
Transfer Agreements 5 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 3,029 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $63,141
Out-of-State Tuition $63,141
Books and Supplies $1,000

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Transfer Applications Received:
    4267
  • Transfer Applications Accepted:
    1037
  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
    947

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority April 1
Spring Priority October 1

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Official Transcripts:
    Official college transcripts for all institutions you have attended and a final high school transcript or GED/HiSET score are required. A transfer list of current year courses is also required.
  • SAT Scores:
    Northeastern is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    An evaluation from an academic advisor, professor, or employer is required.
  • Essay:
    An essay or personal statement is required.
  • Application Fee:
    $75
  • Other Requirements:
    A College Report is required. All transfer applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. Student replying to the College of Arts, Media Design must submit a portfolio.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Northeastern will consider credit-bearing courses taken at an accredited higher education institution with grades of “C” or higher as reported on an official transcript or certain advanced examinations with qualifying marks for transfer credit.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    60 credits may be transferred from a two-year institution, and 80 credits from a four-year. You must complete 64 credits in residence at Northeastern to earn a bachelor's degree.

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Northeastern University

Address:
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
United States
Main Phone:
(617) 373-2000
Find us on:
Delivery Method:
On Campus | Online

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Undergraduate Admissions
unmonitored@academyone.com

Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

Arlington
1300 17th Street North
Arlington, VA 22209
(571) 206-8719
https://arlington.northeastern.edu/
Innovation Campus at Burlington
147 South Bedford Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 238-8452
https://www.burlington.northeastern.edu/
Charlotte
2151 Hawkins Street, Suite 800
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 224-8467
https://charlotte.northeastern.edu/
London
58 St Katharine's Way
London, UK 00000
+44 20 7637 4550
https://www.nulondon.ac.uk/
Miami
230 NW 24th St 5th Floor
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 990-2763
https://miami.northeastern.edu/
Coastal Sustainability Institute
430 Nahant Road
Nahant, MA 01908
(781) 581-7370
https://csi.northeastern.edu/
Oakland
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 430-2255
https://oakland.northeastern.edu/
The Roux Institute
100 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 376-9960
https://roux.northeastern.edu/
Seattle
401 Terry Ave N, Suite 103
Seattle , WA 98109
(206) 467-5480
https://seattle.northeastern.edu/
Silicon Valley
75 E Santa Clara St., Suite 150
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 707-3695
https://siliconvalley.northeastern.edu/
Toronto
100 King St. West, Suite 4620
Toronto, ON 00000
(888) 660-6938
https://toronto.northeastern.edu/
Vancouver
1400 - 410 West Georgia St.
Vancouver, BC 00000
(604) 328-7454
https://vancouver.northeastern.edu/
Last updated on 1/23/2025 by AcademyOne.